Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Emily, S State St & W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL

What are you wearing? My roomie's black princess-sleeve shirt and thrifted Bloomingdales wool pants.Where
are you going? Visiting my friend at Merz's Apothecaryafter an
interview at the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum (I got the job! It must
have been my fancy pants...)Tell me about your bike and where you got it: I ride a Restored Raleigh Carlton from Nearly New Bike ShopWhy ride? Good for da soul, body and da earth. Favorite ride? Day trip to Three Floyds in Munster, IN.While riding you …? Sing and whistle. How
can Chicago improve bike infrastructure or make Chicago
more bike friendly? Death to the car!!!! Or more realistic alternatives
include: fill in potholes, offer bike fix-it stands, enlarge existing
bike lanes and add more bike paths (hellooooo, Bloomingdale Trail!).
Also, educate drivers about bike safety! I think all Chicago drivers
should be required to pass a bike safety test before hittin' the road.
And other tips? A tip for all you ladyz and
fellas out there: helmets are sexxxxy! Honestly, you look like a damn
fool if your don't wear one. Protect your noggin!

Hey Anon, Check out the link to the old advertising image I dug up, super stylie. I'm starting to realize that the "Utility Bike" of Chicago is a used steel-framed road bike from the 70s or 80s. They are affordable and EVERYWHERE.

Thanks, I enjoyed the link, Martha. Hoping to get an overhaul started on a red/white 75 Raleigh Super Course Mark 11 mixte this year. Chicago is a great locale for vintage rides. Thanks for your fun and always interesting blog and cyclists!